The Widow's Son 399 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 First heard of him as a strong player with Yoker Athletic. Replaced Alex Miller in the 1971 Scottish Cup Final replay after Miller had suffered a broken jaw in the first game. Not quite sure how ofter he played after that but think he moved to Hearts for a few years in the autumn of his career. Can any bear help me with the stats of his career and any anecdotes.Apparently he was warming up at an Old Firm game prior to coming on as a substitute and sprinted off toward the Celtic fans. When asked about this, his reply was his reception was gentler from Celtic fans than his own fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 31,298 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 He made Foster look good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,332 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 First heard of him as a strong player with Yoker Athletic. Replaced Alex Miller in the 1971 Scottish Cup Final replay after Miller had suffered a broken jaw in the first game. Not quite sure how ofter he played after that but think he moved to Hearts for a few years in the autumn of his career. Can any bear help me with the stats of his career and any anecdotes.Apparently he was warming up at an Old Firm game prior to coming on as a substitute and sprinted off toward the Celtic fans. When asked about this, his reply was his reception was gentler from Celtic fans than his own fans.Jim Denny played for us from 1970 up to circa 1977 or 1978? with 37 appearances, including the first game of our Cup Winners cup season against Stade Rennes in France (1-1) so in reality he didn't play that many games. My memory is a bit blurry but I am sure he made his debut in that 1971 cup final replay.He joined Hearts and played his first game for them on September 1979 and played 53 games with his last being May 1981 before being given a free transfer to Stirling Albion where he played the one season with Stirling (20 appearances)From there he moved to Irvine Vics in the Ayrshire League for a few seasons before then signing for Troon Juniors in 1985 where I assume he last played.Here is a picture of Jim playing for Rangers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,105 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I vaguely remember him as being brutal... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggleskelly 3,772 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Jim Denny played for us from 1970 up to circa 1977 or 1978? with 37 appearances, including the first game of our Cup Winners cup season against Stade Rennes in France (1-1) so in reality he didn't play that many games. My memory is a bit blurry but I am sure he made his debut in that 1971 cup final replay.He joined Hearts and played his first game for them on September 1979 and played 53 games with his last being May 1981 before being given a free transfer to Stirling Albion where he played the one season with Stirling (20 appearances)From there he moved to Irvine Vics in the Ayrshire League for a few seasons before then signing for Troon Juniors in 1985 where I assume he last played.Here is a picture of Jim playing for RangersHe played for Cambuslang Rangers circa 1988-1990 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddierfc 146 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Don't remember him as a player, my old man said he was one of the worst ever tho... The only reason I know his name was he was my physio at when he was at St mirren and he was shite at that too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen fish boy 8,615 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 seen him score a screamer against Dalry thistle Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,519 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Remember him replacing Alex Milller in a cup final against Celtic . I think Jim Brogan broke Alex Millers jaw. Jim Denny was not a great player and struggled to get a game for us in a not particularly strong Rangers team . He would be up there with Ricky Foster infact I would say Foster was the better player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,332 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 He played for Cambuslang Rangers circa 1988-1990That's interesting,Buggles. He would have been around the 39-40 yr old mark by then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggleskelly 3,772 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 That's interesting,Buggles. He would have been around the 39-40 yr old mark by then.Played sweeper for Cambuslang Rangers alongside another veteran of senior football Brian Ahern who was at Clyde for years. Played regularly in Cambuslang's league winning team in 88-89. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnyplant 303 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Played sweeper for Cambuslang Rangers alongside another veteran of senior football Brian Ahern who was at Clyde for years. Played regularly in Cambuslang's league winning team in 88-89.Was that the same season that Will Hay scored a record amount of goals for Cambuslang or am I getting my seasons mixed up.? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggleskelly 3,772 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Was that the same season that Will Hay scored a record amount of goals for Cambuslang or am I getting my seasons mixed up.?How was Redondo beach mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Disorderly 182 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Remember him replacing Alex Milller in a cup final against Celtic . I think Jim Brogan broke Alex Millers jaw. Jim Denny was not a great player and struggled to get a game for us in a not particularly strong Rangers team . He would be up there with Ricky Foster infact I would say Foster was the better playerNot a particularly strong Rangers team??? In then early 70's ??I hate this urban myth. Yes, that lot were dominant but he had Sandy Jardine in his way for a start!!We had Greig Johnstone, Stein willie Johnston - we won the cup winners cup ffs beaten the mighty Bayerm Mjnich in the semis.Two or three years later we won two trebles with the core of that squad.Jim Denny was pish though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,332 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Played sweeper for Cambuslang Rangers alongside another veteran of senior football Brian Ahern who was at Clyde for years. Played regularly in Cambuslang's league winning team in 88-89.I have heard of Brian Ahern through reading football magazines at the time, although I have never seen him play. All I know is that he played for Clyde in over 400 games and I certainly didn't know Jim Denny played for Cambuslang either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggleskelly 3,772 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I have heard of Brian Ahern through reading football magazines at the time, although I have never seen him play. All I know is that he played for Clyde in over 400 games and I certainly didn't know Jim Denny played for Cambuslang either. He got as much pelters from junior fans as he did from Rangers fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesMcNeil 1,664 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Denny could never be accused of not giving his all. Still miles better than Foster FFS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,332 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 He got as much pelters from junior fans as he did from Rangers fans.Aye! Fans always moan and groan about players That's why managers always give fans the rubber ear. I had one old duck threaten to stab me with her knitting needles one game if I didn't change my team selection Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 17,065 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I have heard of Brian Ahern through reading football magazines at the time, although I have never seen him play. All I know is that he played for Clyde in over 400 games and I certainly didn't know Jim Denny played for Cambuslang either.Brian Ahern had the honour of scoring a milestone goal for Rangers, albeit an Own goal, as he was playing for Clyde at Ibrox at the time. The goal was either our 6,000th in the League, or our 10,000th in all competitions, I can't remember which.He was also a long time stalwart behind the bar in the National Savings Bank staff social club at Cowglen, from what I heard years ago.As for Jim Denny, he was probably the most scorned Rangers player of his era, but I don't mind saying I would take his limited but honest endeavours over the half arsed performances I have seen from many more recent players - and when I say recent, I'm going back more than three years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Azure 1,414 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Was never a stand out in any games I can recall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clan macrae 292 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 He wasnt much of a player but was given the task of man marking Dalgliesh in an old firm game at Ibrox.Dalgliesh never got a kick of the ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKai 439 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Must have seen him in a good few games, but TBH dont remember any highlights ...so to speak! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canabear 4,583 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I have no doubt Jim Denny was a nice guy but he is one of the worst right backs i've seen in a Rangers jersey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcoholic 1,348 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 seen him score a screamer against Dalry thistleHopefully when he played for the Vics cos he never scored a goal for Gers, Hearts or Stirling Albion.He was average at best but would have been a shoe in our team for the last three years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,865 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 In the week we announce a new manager and a new CEO and things are looking brighter some wise guy brings up memories of Jim Denny just to depress me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 In the week we announce a new manager and a new CEO and things are looking brighter some wise guy brings up memories of Jim Denny just to depress me. Could have been worse - he might have mentioned big Gregor ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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